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WHEY UNDERRATED Athletes and sports enthusiasts are no strangers to whey protein, but the health benefits of whey protein go way beyond body builders and gym rats.  Protein is an

Adaptogens for Adrenal Support Adaptogens help support the body’s natural ability to deal with stress.  Adaptogens are a select group of herbs and some mushrooms.  They are called adaptogens because

Why Creatine is Essential for Building Muscle and Staying Lean The first time I heard about creatine was in the high school weight room.  I was generally the only girl

Healthy Eating Supports the body and the mind – spirit connection Our brain is a true powerhouse of billions of neurons. These neurons are constantly firing electrical signals back and forth, telling

What is Kelp? Kelp is a large type of seaweed that bursts with essential nutrients.  Marine vegetation concentrates iodine and is noted for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.  So if

~~By Jenn Pike, Women’s Hormone Expert Phase #4: The Menstrual Phase Luteinizing hormone (LH), Progesterone and Estrogen levels drop off to their lowest point of the month, signalling the uterine

~~By Jenn Pike, Women’s Hormone Expert Phase #3: Luteal Phase This is the longest phase in your cycle typically lasting 10-14 days. During this time the corpus luteum leftover from

~~By Jenn Pike, Women’s Hormone Expert Phase #2: Ovulation Ovulation is the shortest phase in your monthly cycle, typically 2-4 days long. This is when the dominant follicle bursts open

~~By Jenn Pike, Women’s Hormone Expert Phase #1: The Follicular Phase The follicular phase is like a bridge between menstruation and ovulation. It begins after your period and goes until

~~By Taylor Stewart, Functional Fitness Coach What is functional fitness? The easiest way to describe Functional Fitness would be an all-encompassing way to exercise that will prepare the body for

  ~~By Becky Black, Tower Gardens When I was a little girl, I was very fortunate to have grown up on a dairy farm in Southern Ontario.  We had over

  Have you ever wondered how far you can push yourself?  Ever wondered how people can consistently achieve amazing things?  Mental stamina is more important than we think; we train

Preventing injury is one key to unlock consistent performance. Athletes of all kinds, whether professional, amateur or weekend warriors all need to be thinking about recovery and injury prevention.  The

Kettlebells Change Performance. Kettlebells are an amazing fitness tool that goes back in history almost 350 years; it appeared in the Russian dictionary dating back to 1704. The Russian giyra

Magnesium is involved in over 600 enzymatic process in the body!!  It is necessary in maintaining the health of muscles, which includes the heart, and the transmission of electrical signals

What is Copper Toxicity? What is Copper Toxicity? Copper is an essential mineral and necessary for many functions within the body, however, despite being a completely natural mineral the body

Hormones are chemicals that are produced by glands in the endocrine system. They travel through the bloodstream to the tissues and organs, delivering messages that tell the organs what to

We all have our amazing at home routines, but what happens when you have to travel for work.  Some of us travel short distances, some long and many often. So